Wicomico County, MD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wicomico County in MD is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,456 violent crimes and 7,110 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.4 per 100k residents, which is 16.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 125.6 per 100k, 23.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate123.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,456 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,521 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate125.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,110 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,145 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate98.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,576 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents368 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime123.4C7456106.2+16.2%
Property Crime125.6B7110163.6-23.2%
Homicide0.0A80.5-100.0%
Rape1.8A1463.5-49.0%
Robbery3.3A3055.8-42.7%
Aggravated Assault18.5B152122.3-16.8%
Burglary25.0C114524.0+3.9%
Larceny98.4B5576116.4-15.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft1.6A36822.2-92.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office

Delmar Police Department

Delmar, MD

Fruitland Police Department

Fruitland, MD

Salisbury Police Department

Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University

Pittsville

State Police: